boy's name
Billy-James
BIL-ee-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 39
Billy-James is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables.
Billy-James Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Billy-James?
In 2023, Billy-James was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Billy-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Billy-James
- English BIL-ee-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for Billy-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Billy-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Billy-James
How popular is the name Billy-James?
In 2023, Billy-James was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Billy-James a girl's or a boy's name?
Billy-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Billy-James?
Billy-James has 3 syllables.
When was Billy-James most popular?
Billy-James peaked in 2023, when 9 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.